Hot Vinyasa Class Temperature?

The typical temperature for a Hot Vinyasa Flow class generally falls within the range of 90°F to 98°F (32°C to 37°C). This temperature is intentionally set to be warm enough to generate a strong sense of internal heat and promote significant sweating, but it is usually less intense than the prescriptive 105°F of a traditional Bikram class. This moderate-to-hot temperature range serves several key purposes in a Vinyasa practice. It helps to warm the muscles, tendons, and ligaments, making them more pliable and allowing for a greater and safer range of motion in the fluid, dynamic transitions between poses. The warmth also elevates the heart rate, turning the flowing practice into a significant cardiovascular workout. Ultimately, the goal of the heat in Hot Vinyasa is to complement the practice, not to dominate it. It should be hot enough to feel challenging and to facilitate deep opening, but not so overwhelmingly hot that it hinders the ability to breathe deeply and move gracefully. The exact temperature can vary from studio to studio, so it's always a good idea to check a studio's specific guidelines if you are sensitive to heat.